Complementary New Testament Passage:
Luke 24:36-53
Sermon Title:
He is Ascended, He is Ascended Indeed!
Sermon Outline:
- The Lord Ascended as a King
- All Nations are to respond with rejoicing
- We are to Rejoice because God is a King to be feared
- Our King cherishes the church because we are members of His body
Family Discussion Questions:
- Where were Jesus’ body and soul when he died before He was raised from the dead?
- After He rose, where was He for 40 days? What did He do during that time?
- On the 40th day, what happened?
- Where is Jesus’ human body right now and what is He doing?
- Why is it good news that Jesus is in heaven right now?
- What is the danger of forgetting that Jesus is a King right now?
- What is the comfort of knowing that Jesus is a King right now?
- What does this Psalm teach us about who the children of Abraham are?
- How does this passage teach and lean on the doctrine of Union with Christ?
- How does Ephesians 4 tell us that Psalm 68 (and Psalm 47) actually teach the necessity of the incarnation of Christ?
- How are we supposed to respond to the truth that Christ ascended to the throne in front of eyewitnesses?
- What are the evidences that we can point to that Christ is a subduing and conquering King?
- There is an “already and not yet” nature to the reign of Christ. In what ways will it be better when Christ returns bodily to this earth?
